Solanum hougasii
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NameSolanum hougasii
Scientific NameSolanum hougasii Correll
Common Namespapa cimarrona
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Mexico, specifically in Jalisco, within the Nevado de Colima region, near El Fresnito and Las Joyas. It grows at an altitude of 2950 meters in Abies religiosa forests, often in gaps alongside Alnus firmifolia.
Parts Usedwhole_plant,leaf,flower,fruit,root
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Cultivation NotesThrives in high-altitude montane environments (around 2950 m) characteristic of coniferous forests. Prefers conditions found in the understory or gaps of forests dominated by Abies religiosa and Alnus firmifolia.
Rarityuncommon
Description
An annual herb, typically characterized by abundant purple flowers. The specimen displays a branched stem with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, round fruits. It possesses a fibrous root system.
